Elevator Inspector

INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION

Are you ready to work for an exceptional state agency that works to protect the life, health, safety, and welfare of the employees in the State of Arizona? Apply with us! The Industrial Commission of Arizona (ICA) is committed to the highest standards of compliance, demonstrating leadership in all areas, and teaching and working with employers and employees to make them successful.

A thriving workforce in Arizona is what we strive for and work towards each day.

Address: ADOSH/Elevator Section 800 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, 85007

Salary: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00

Grade: 21

Closing Date:
August 26, 2026

Under general supervision, is responsible for conducting on-site elevator and similar conveyances safety inspections, consulting visits, complaint and accident investigations. Has the authority to make on-site elevator and related equipment inspections, investigations, consulting visits in accordance with applicable laws, standards, practices and procedures in the trade; to sign acceptance tags for new elevators; to red tag elevators and related equipment if unsafe or not in compliance with Arizona Occupational Safety and Health Act or Elevator Act.

Performs tests and inspections of elevators, lifts, hoists, escalators and related equipment to assure compliance with the Arizona Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Arizona Elevator Act.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

• Conduct required inspections and consultations throughout the state to determine if equipment is complaint with all applicable codes, standards, and rules.
• Determine, through inspections and/or planned reviews, if equipment is safe for use.
• Produces complete and accurate reports of the inspections.
• Ensures that corrective action is taken for those elevators or other devices that are found to be onon-complaint with codes.
• Answers and follows through on questions from external customers that are related to: inspections, complaints, laws, rules and codes.
• Contributes and offers solutions to the Arizona Management Systems (AMS) in place for the Elevator Section.
• Attends scheduled training classes to improve upon skills necessary to enhance knowledge in the Elevator Section.

Knowledge in

• Arizona Occupational Safety and Health ACT
• Arizona Elevator Act
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/American Society Mechanical Engineers (ASME( A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators.
• ANSI A10.1 Belt Man Lifts
• ANSI A10.4 Personnel Hoists
• ANSI A10.5 Material Hoists
• Test and procedures for determining if an elevator or escalator is in compliance and meets all requirements of related codes: e.g. handicap requirements, local building codes.
• National Electric Code, and others in Part XVI of the ANSI/ASME A17.1 code
• Procedures for determining whether all required periodic tests have been performed adequately and correctly.
• Comprehensive knowledge of elevator design, construction, maintenance, and safety.
• Industrial Commission of Arizona Policies and Procedures
• Arizona Department of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) Policies, Procedures and Rules.
• Google Suit, Windows, Excel, Power Point, Database and Adobe Acrobat.

Skill in

• Oral and written communication
• Typing and using a keyboard
• Time management
• Interpreting and review of submitted elevator shop drawings for compliance to elevator safety codes
• Interpersonal relations
• Recognitions and evaluation of elevator and other conveyance hazards
• Report writing and documentation of inspections
• Leadership skills
• Logic and analytical skills

Ability to

• Manage heavy workloads with high level of accuracy and production
• Work well under pressure
• Work as a member of a team
• Interpret plan for the new installation of elevators and other conveyances
• Recognize and engage tactfully with those of different backgrounds, characteristics, and perspectives
• Recognize unsafe conditions or equipment
• Interpret the Arizona Elevator Act with rules and regulations for elevator owners/users and other interested parties